Grizzly Forebay
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically opens in early June after snow melts and closes in early October. Operated first-come, first-served when open.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 10 at 10:34AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet above 4500 feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest peaks. Minor snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet. Wind gusts as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the this evenings commute and weekend mountain travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass levels through this afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft tonight-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft Sunday. Heavy snowfall rates of 1-2 inch per hour, with the heaviest snowfall Saturday afternoon through Sunday.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Plumas National Forest Camping Stay and Occupancy Limits
A Forest Closure Order with the limits for amount of time and number of people allowed when camping on the Plumas National Forest. The maximum time is 14 days in a developed campground, 14 days dispersed camping per Ranger District per year, not exceeding 30 days camping per year on the Plumas…
About
Grizzly Forebay Campground is a small, primitive camping area managed by PG&E near Bucks Lake in the Plumas National Forest. The campground features seven walk-in and boat-in tent-only sites located approximately three-quarters of a mile from the parking area, providing visitors with a secluded backcountry experience. The walk-in sites require campers to pack their gear in from the parking lot, while boaters can access sites directly from the water. Grizzly Forebay itself is a small reservoir offering excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, swimming, canoeing, and rafting in a peaceful setting. The parking area provides fishing access to the forebay and includes a vault toilet, but no other amenities are available at the sites themselves. The scenic Grizzly Forebay Trail extends 1.25 miles along the north shore to the inlet of Grizzly Creek, offering pleasant hiking with some short steep sections. This campground is ideal for experienced campers seeking solitude and a primitive camping experience. The remote location and lack of RV access ensure a quiet atmosphere. Campers should come fully prepared with all necessary supplies, water, and be ready to pack out all trash.
Directions
From Quincy, take Bucks Lake Road west for approximately 17 miles. Turn right at the intersection with Bucklin Road, continue for 2.5 miles to Grizzly Forebay Dam. Turn left onto the road just west of the dam and follow signs to the campground parking area.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $38 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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